Honoring Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
We’re honoring the breadth of cultures that make up the 2nd largest ethnic group in the US. FRCC students/employees share what it means to honor their heritage.
Celebrating Our Cultural Roots—Why Latinx Heritage Month Matters to Me
Every year when we celebrate Latinx Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), FRCC Student Services Coordinator Marz Almanza is reminded of her roots. Read more…
Latinx Leadership in Colorado: Both Heritage and Legacy
Latinx leaders have helped shape Colorado from its inception. So Latinx Heritage Month is a good time to learn about the roles they’ve played in our history.
Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) and Its Relevance Today
Xicana/o, Latina/o, Afro-Latina/o, Asian-Latina/o and Indigenous. Are all of these identities adequately recognized by Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) in September? Does it exclude the many Mestizos living in the diaspora for two or three generations, who no longer speak their native tongues? Does the term need to be updated to Latinx Heritage Month to include […]